Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39542, William Francis, Cont. (Va)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Cont. (Va)
Francis, William
S. 39542
CONTENTS

18483 18.483
Virginia
William Francis
of Augusta Co in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Grayson of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 rd of October 1820
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of Jan'y 1822 and gentle Edmund Farington Staunton, Va
arrears to 4th of Sept 1821 83. 38
emi anl. all'ce ending March 1822 48
80 9/31 2. 38/31 1. 6 83. 38
$ 131 38
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
May 1. 1820
8 132

date of death not in RB

William Francis
Col: Grayson's
Virginia Regt.
1776 for 3 yrs -
23. Oct. 1820.
William Francis's
Debt & Sched
The credibility, a disinterestedness of the witness should be duly certified to by the Magistrate who took the deposition.
21 Sept. 1821.

Augusta County to wit
Personally appeared before me the  the  affidavit  affidavit of the peace  peace for said County Smith Thompson and made  said that he was personally acquainted with Wm Francis during the war of the revolution, that said Francis enlisted (as set forth) with Capt. Thomas Bell and that he served until and was discharged in the year 1779 and that he has resided in this County from and since the conclusion of the revolutionary war - Given under my hand this 26 th day of Jan'y 1821 -
J. M. Wood
Virginia
Augusta County to wit
I Jacob Lears a justice of the peace for said County do hereby certify that Thomas Jackson Esq. who administered to Col. Robert Deake the oath in the case of William Francis has since departed this life and that the said Col. Robert Deake is a man of respectability and good character and that his certificate ought to be believed - I further certify that Smith Thompson is a man of honesty and good name and that what he deposes should be believed - Given under my hand this 18 th day of Jan'y 1822 - The witnesses in this case Jacob Lears
as I believe perfectly disinterested - I Erasmus Stubling Clerk of the Augusta County to wit, I Erasmus Stubling Clerk of the County of Augusta do hereby certify that Jacob Lears Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for the said County, duly commissioned & qualified, and that all faith and credit is due to all his acts & deeds as such - Given under my hand this 18 th day of January 1822.
Erasmus Stubling Clk.
do hereby certify that William Francis of the County of Augusta and State of Virginia did about the year, Seventeen hundred and Twenty Seven regularly enlist in the service of the United States in in the revolutionary war under Lieutenant Thomas Bell, whom was  was promoted to Capt. while he was in service, and do further certify that the said William Francis did remain as a private in said Company until he became disabled which was about twelve months, and was regularly discharged in consequence of disability by being on a furlough party and came home and remained an invalid for some years and I do further certify that I have heard him the said Francis speak of as a brave Soldier in Several Battles to wit Brandywine Trenton etc.
Robert Deake
Augusta County to wit This day Col. Robert Deake personally came before Mrs. Thomas Jackson a magistrate in and for said County and was duly sworn to the above Certificate given under my hand and Seal this 29 th day of May 1821.
Thos Jackson
Augusta County to wit,
I Erasmus Stubling Clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John Way Esq. Thomas Jackson Esq. whose names are subscribed to the foregoing certificate are now and were at the time of signing the same acting Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned & qualified, and that all faith and credit is due & ought to be given to all their acts & deeds as such - Given under my hand this 1 st day June 1821
Erasmus Stubling Clk.

State of Virginia
Augusta County, to wit,
On this 23rd day of October in the year 1870; in open Court (being a Court of record) of Augusta County, in which proceedings are had according to the course of the common Law; which has unlimited jurisdiction within said County in civil actions, has the power of fine and imprisonment and has all its proceedings duly registered personally appeared William Francis aged about eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818 and the 1st of May 1870. That he the said William Francis enlisted for the term of three years on the day of in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt Thomas Bell, in the Regiment commanded by Colo.
Grayson, in the line of the State of Virginia, in the Continental establishment, that he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Princeton, Trenton, and that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the day of 1779 when he was discharged from the said service at the Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania, and that he has no other evidence now in his power except his own oath. And in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May 1870, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of any property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within of an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service."

Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contract or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and to me subscribed; that I am by occupation a farmer; but rendered unable from age and infirmity to follow it, and that my wife whose age I do not know is unable to contribute toward my support and my children who were able to work have left me—
Schedule of the property of William Francis
1 Oven 1 Pot and skillet 2 knives and forks 2 tea cups and saucers 2 chairs
(Signed)
William X Francis Mark
Sworn to and declared on the 23rd day of October 1820 before the County Court of Augusta
Forso
Erasmus Nutting Clk
I Erasmus Nutting Clerk of Augusta County do hereby certify that the foregoing will and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court and do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Two Dollars fifty Cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 6th day of November in the year of Lord 1820.
Erasmus Nutting Clk

15 January 14, 1938
39542 William Francis-S.39542 BA-J/ANT Am
Ruth R. Chapman 403 E. Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Francis of Virginia.
The record of William Francis of Virginia War of the Revolution is furnished herein, as found in pension claim, S. 39542. This is the record of the only William Francis of Virginia, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Birthdate and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
William Francis enlisted in the year 1776 and served as a private in Captain Thomas Bell's Company, Colonel Grayson's Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and was discharged at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1779, on account of disability.
He was pensioned on account of this disability, the nature of which is not stated, from January 1, 1787, under the Act of June 7, 1785, at which time he was living in Augusta County, Virginia. He was, also, pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818.
He was still living in 1820 in Augusta County, and then aged eighty years; at this time he referred

to his wife and children, but did not give their names.
There are no further data in this claim relative to the family of William Francis.
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, William Francis, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following:
William Francis Certificate # 18483 Issued January 26, 1822 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced October 23, 1820 Act of March 18, 1818 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

39 542
INVALID.
Ray
File No. 89 542
William Francis
Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 179
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1924 Oct. 25 - Hist. to Mrs. C. H. Wene ams 1924 Nov. 3 " " Mrs. John S. Miller ams 1925 July 14 - Copies mailed to Mrs. J. P. Miller ams 1932 July 14 - Hist. to Mrs. W. Strekberger ams 1935 Dec. 10 - " " Mrs. P. C. Miller ams 1936 Jan. 18 - " " Miss R. Chapman ams

Staunton 20 Jan'y 22 Edmund Edrington Recd 24 And
17 57 1/2
M m Francis,
Edmund Edrington, Staunton, Va
Recd. 25 Jan. 1822
Washington City
3 rd October
Mr. Roger Ely
FREE
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Recd 25 Jan. 1822

Peter Hager Esq Sir
Staunton Va Jan 20 th 1822
I again enclose you the papers in the case of William Francis a soldier of the revolution with I hope all the necessary vouchers. I need not reiterate that Francis is a very aged and infirm man and that I hope the bounty will be allowed to him from as early a period as it was granted to any.
Respectfully
Your Ob t S t
Edmund Jennings

Leesburg Va Oct. 4/24.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Will you kindly let me have the Rev. officiating Service of W m Francis, (Augusta) S. of W. 1835- Pen. I. 2. 240
If there are two Rev. Soldiers by the name, please give both , with as possible data of their families
Should there be but one W m Francis, please let me know -
of Thomas Francis (London) S. W. 1835-
Pen I. 163, Thanking you & asking to have report as early as possible,
Yours,

I am
Very Sincerely, Mrs. C. H. Ware,

FRANCIS, FRANCIS & TRIVETTE
GENERAL INSURANCE
200 PIKEVILLE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
PIKEVILLE, KY.
October 30, 1924.
Mr. Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. and 1812 Wars Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am returning slip in regard to pension of William Francis. His claim was made from Augusta County, Virginia, April 19, 1786, proving his wounds were received in service, 1778. There is a record showing that he was recommended for further pension in 1783, so the original claim was made earlier than 1786. He produced in 1786 a certificate of John Griffin, a surgeon; he received £8 for 1788 and 1789. He married Sarah Allen in 1801 (2nd. marriage).
I trust that this information will enable you to locate this pension record, and I will appreciate it very much if you will let me have certified copy of the pension claim. If there is a charge for this copy, kindly so advise me.
Yours very truly,
(Mrs. John S.) Ethel Francis Miller
e-enc.

Ex. Mc - Recd. 8/18/12 First Section Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 28, 1912
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow Sarah Alfen No. of claim William Francis Name of soldier
soldier at enlistment P. O. address of claimant Meuh of after service Augusta Co. Va. - P.O. not known Company
Regiment 16th Va. Regiment
State where enlisted both
Date of enlistment 1746
Date of discharge death not known - after 1801
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. Capt. Thos. Bell - Colonel Grayson
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington - E. Gardner Commissioner.

Pikeville, Ky. July 3, 1925.
Mr. Washington Gardner, Comr. Rev. War Division, B. of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am enclosing herewith money order in the amt. of 2 00 for which please send photostatic copies of each of the following: 532259 - William Gannon 539542 - William Francis
I do not know the exact amount due, for copies and certification, but if this is not enough, pls forward the balance.

Your prompt attention will be appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. John S. Miller Pikeville, Ky.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
July 8 1925
Chief Rev. Sect. Division:
I have this day received from Mrs. John S. Miller M.P. No. 95560 for $2.00 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith
Copies mailed to Mrs. Miller & Finance Div. as requested to retain H. & sent to return extra July N.Y.
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
67 & 3 pages Wm Francis & 2 1/2 pages Wm Garrison $1.50 as return 45 ds

3-2006 OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 2147 Date July 11, 20
Subject Rev Francis Rev S 39542
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 3 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. 1812 Sect Division.
Remarks: _____
Approved:
McWilson Chief Secy.
Chief Clerk.

529 Cedar St., N. W., Washington, D. C., June 11, 1932.
U. S. Veterans Admin., Revolutionary War Records Section, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
I am a lineal descendant of WILLIAM FRANCIS of Augusta County, Virginia, who served as a private in Capt. John McGuire's Company, Col. Wm. Grayson's Regiment of Continental Troops organized in the State of Virginia, Revolutionary War. He enlisted March 17, 1777, to serve three years.
The following is from the Court Records of Augusta Co., Va.:
" Order Book No. XVIII. 1783, May 20. (51) William Francis a soldier in the 16th Regiment, Virginia, disabled in the service, recommended for further pension.
1786 , Apr. 19. (358) William Francis, a pensioner, proved that he received his wounds in the service of the United States in the additional Regiment commanded by Col. Grison in 1778. Is aged 40 and a resident in the county."
MARRIAGE BONDS.
1786, Oct. 24. William Francis and Elizabeth Stile, widow: surety, John Jenkins.
1801, Apr. 22. Wm. Francis and Ebenezer Allen, surety. Wm. Francis widower and Sarah Allen, daughter of above Ebenezer Allen."
William Francis made application for pension on Oct. 23, 1820, before the County Court of Augusta Co., Va. I shall be glad to be advised of the date his claim was granted, the date of his death and as much additional information regarding his military and personal history as your general policy permits your making available to the public.
Very truly yours,
W. W. Stockberger.

Mineral, Va. Nov. 3, 1935.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
In the Virginia State Library there is a Rev. War Record of William Francis of Southampton Co., Va. which states that he drew a pension.
If there is any mention of his wife or children, by name, I'll appreciate your sending me this information.
I would also like to get any information you can give me of Rev. War soldiers from Louisa County, Va. I am chairman of a committee in the D.A.A. Chapter to compile a list of these soldiers and am sure some of them drew pensions.
Thank you for any help you can give me. Very truly, Mrs. P.C. Mills

403 E. Lane Ave Columbus, Ohio Nov 26, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen, -
I am trying to get the war & birth record of William Francis , who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Virginia. He was born in Loudoun County, Virginia in 1763. If you have any information about him, I'd appreciate it very

much if you would send it to me.
Yours very truly,
Ruth R. Chapman

December 10, 1935
BA-J/ANP
Mrs. P. C. Miller Mineral Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Francis of Southampton County, Virginia, who you state, you found recorded in the Virginia State Library as a pensioner, also, records of soldiers of that war of Louisa County, Virginia, to aid you in compiling a list of soldiers of that county.
The Revolutionary War records of this office are filed alphabetically according to the full name of the soldiers, regardless of residences, therefore, it cannot be determined just which ones are from Louisa County, Virginia. It is essential that full names of soldiers be furnished in order to begin a search of the records. Other data, such as dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service, are required as a means of identification of a record.
The record of one William Francis, only, of Virginia has been found. His record is given herewith as found in pension claim, S. 39542.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 10, 1935
William Francis-S.39543 BA-2/AWF
Mrs. P. C. Miller Mineral Virginia
Dear Madam:
It is shown from the records of this office that William Francis enlisted in the year 1776 and served as a private in Captain Thomas Bell's company, Colonel Grayson's Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown, and was discharged at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1779, on account of disability.
He was pensioned on account of this disability, the nature of which is not stated, from January 1, 1787, under the Act of June 7, 1785, at which time he was living in Augusta County, Virginia. He was, also, pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818.
He was still living in 1820 in Augusta County, Virginia, then aged eighty years, and referred to his wife and children, but did not give their names.
There are no further data in this claim relative to his family.
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, William Francis, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following:
William Francis, Certificate No. 18483, issued January 26, 1832, rate $ 8.00 per month, commenced Octo-

ber 23, 1820, Act of March 18, 1818, Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 14, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXX William Francis S. 39542
W. W. Stockberger 529 Cedar Street, N.W. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Francis of Augusta County, Virginia, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
From the records of this office it appears that William Francis enlisted in the year 1776 and served as a private in Captain Bell's company in Colonel Grayson's Regiment, he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, and was discharged at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1779, on account of disability.
He was pensioned for said disability, the nature of which is not stated, from January 1, 1787, under the Act of June 7, 1785, at which time he was living in Augusta County, Virginia.
He was also pensioned under the Act of March 18, 1818.
In 1820 he was still a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, and was aged eighty years, and referred to his wife and children, but did not state their names.
There are no further data relative to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the above named pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,
1825-List Deceased Augusta Co. Va.

Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
William Francis Certificate number 18453 Issued January 26, 1822 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced October 23, 1820 Act of March 18, 1818 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

ans.
November 3, 1924.
Mrs. John S. Miller, 200 Pikeville Natl. Bank Bldg., Pikeville, Ky.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 39543, it appears that William Francis enlisted in 1776 and was a private in Captain Thomas Bell's Company, Colonel Grayson's Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of 3 Brandywine, 4 Germantown, 1 Trenton and 2 Princeton, and served until in 1779, when he was discharged for disability. at Valley Forge Pa
He was pensioned for said disability, the nature of which is not stated, from January 1, 1787, under the Act of June 7, 1785.
In 1820, he was a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, aged eighty years, and referred to his wife and children, but did not state their names and ages. There is no further family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

October 25, 1924.
Mrs. C. H. Wine, Culpeper, Va.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 39543, it appears that William Francis enlisted in 1776 and was a private in Captain Thomas Bell's Company, Colonel Grayson's Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Trenton and
Princeton, and served until in 1779. when he was discharged for disability. He was pensioned for said disability. He was allowed pension on his application executed. In  October 25, 1820  he was a res of in Augusta County, Virginia, aged eighty years. and
In 1820, he referred to his wife and children, but did not state their names and ages. There is no further family data on file.
In order to identify another soldier named William Francis, some of the following data essential- approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
The value of which is not stated from Jan. 1787, under the act of June 7 1780.
Corrected Nov. 3, 1924
See 1835 list of names of Augusta Co Va. p. 2. Vol. 2 - for his mother's claim

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Francis, William GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8295 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED August 16, 1792 to James Phea, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Francis, William GRADE Private LINE Artillery Artificers of Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 18105 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 15, 1789 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.